Research Impacting Classroom Practice

42nd MERGA Conference 2019

30 June – 4 July, 2019Curtin UniversityPerth, Western Australia

Prospectus

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Conference Organisers:Promaco ConventionsPhone: +61 8 9332 2900Email: promaco@promaco.com.au

Welcome to the 42nd MERGA Conference 2019You are invited to be part of the MERGA42 Conference. The conference will be held at Curtin University, Bentley Campus from Sunday, 30 June to Thursday 4 July. Additionally, a Teachers’ Day will be held on Saturday 29 June. We are very excited about this location and confident it will provide sponsors and exhibitors, as well as delegates with a rewarding and memorable conference experience. The Conference Organising Committee is pleased to offer your organisation the opportunity to participate in the MERGA42 Conference as a sponsor.

The Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia provides an inclusive and cosmopolitan Conference. We look forward to seeing mathematics educators - and academics involved in mathematics education - from many countries.

Why Sponsor? The MERGA conference offers an important forum among professionals, researchers and students.

The theme of the conference is Research Impacting Classroom Practice.

Prominent local and international speakers will prompt discussion on the latest research in mathematics education. We are fortunate to have been able to attract some highly regarded international speakers in Professors Jere Confrey, Paul Cobb, Julia Sarama and Doug Clements. In addition, Professor Di Siemon will deliver the Clements Foyster Address and Professor Doug Clarke the Teachers’ Day Keynote speech. That is indeed an impressive line-up of speakers who will certainly provide plenty of stimulation. The Conference will encourage active participation, including presentations and workshops, and identify pathways for long-term mathematics research in education.

Sponsors are an important part of our conference. Not only is it an opportunity for you to showcase your products and services to group leaders actively working in the mathematics industry, but your involvement allows our members to recognise the level of support and commitment you provide to the field. It will also help us to provide an excellent, cost effective conference and increase the range of participants.

Sponsorship will also expose your organisation to a wide-ranging audience of mathematics educators and research focused stakeholders. This will promote your organisation and its services and demonstrate support for this highly-regarded event.

Sponsorship PackagesThe following pages list the range of opportunities on offer to sponsors. However, we are mindful that some sponsors have unique needs, and we would be happy to discuss combinations of the offered packages with your organisation. The sponsorship and exhibition packages have been designed to cater for all budgets and are aimed to facilitate sponsorship at all levels. Sponsors and exhibitors at the conference and Teachers’ Day will have the opportunity to interact with the delegates at the conference.

Sponsorship ContactWe encourage you to contact the Conference Organisers to discuss the best sponsorship package to meet your budget and needs. If you have specific requirements or desired outcomes linked to your sponsorship, we would be happy to tailor a package to suit your organisation.

We hope to see you at the event.

MERGA 2019Conference Organising Committee

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Platinum PLATINUM SPONSOR $10000 (GST inclusive)

As a platinum sponsor, you will have a high profile during the Conference and exclusive opportunities to promote your organisation.

Option A (1 only)Naming sponsor of the Conference Dinner including a 5 minute address.

Other optionsThe event coordinator will be pleased to consider alternative sponsorship options commensurate with a gold sponsorship.

Platinum sponsorship includes the following benefits:Complimentary registrationTwo complimentary full-time registrations, inclusive of all benefits.

5 additional tickets to the conference dinner (available for dinner sponsor only).

During the Conference• At the Conference venue, prominent signage will acknowledge your sponsorship.• During the Conference, your company logo will be featured in the main meeting room at all breaks and before all

sessions showing your company as a platinum sponsor.• Your company will be acknowledged during the opening of the Conference.

• One complimentary display stand inclusive of trestle table and chair (one exhibition staff registration).

Conference materials• Your company logo with the caption Platinum Sponsor will be included on all online Conference material and the

Conference webpage www.promaco.com.au/events/MERGA. • 1 full page advert on the conference e-Program.• 300-word company profile in the Conference e-Program.

To achieve early exposure for platinum sponsors, a reply is required as soon as possible, along with full payment of $10,000.

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Gold GOLD SPONSOR $5500 (GST inclusive)

As a gold sponsor, you will have a high profile during the Conference and exclusive opportunities to promote your organisation.

Option A (Multiple Available)Naming sponsor of a Conference luncheon including 5 minute address.

Option BConference water bottle. Your logo will appear on the water bottle gifted to all delegates alongside the conference logo.

Option CConference satchel/compendium. Your logo will appear on the compendium alongside the conference logo.

Option DConference lanyards. Your logo will appear on the conference lanyards to be worn by every delegate attending the conference.

Option ENaming sponsor of the welcome reception including 5 minute address.

Other optionsThe event coordinator will be pleased to consider alternative sponsorship options commensurate with a gold sponsorship.

Gold sponsorship includes the following benefits:Complimentary registrationTwo complimentary full-time registrations, inclusive of all benefits.

2 additional tickets to the welcome reception (available for welcome reception sponsor only).

During the Conference• At the Conference venue, prominent signage will acknowledge your sponsorship.• During the Conference, your company logo will be featured in the main meeting room at all breaks and before all

sessions showing your company as a gold sponsor.• Your company will be acknowledged during the opening of the Conference.

• One complimentary display stand inclusive of trestle table and chair (one exhibition staff registration).

Conference materials• Your company logo with the caption Gold Sponsor will be included on all online Conference material and the

Conference webpage www.promaco.com.au/events/MERGA.• 200-word company profile in the Conference e-Program.

To achieve early exposure for gold sponsors, a reply is required as soon as possible, along with full payment of $5,500.

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Silver SILVER SPONSOR $3300 (GST inclusive)

Option AMonday morning and afternoon refreshments at Curtin University. Your company name will be listed alongside the tea breaks in the conference program and you will have the opportunity to place your banner in the tea break area.

Option B Tuesday morning and afternoon refreshments at Curtin University. Your company name will be listed alongside the tea breaks in the conference program and you will have the opportunity to place your banner in the tea break area.

Option CWednesday morning and afternoon refreshments at Curtin University. Your company name will be listed alongside the tea breaks in the conference program and you will have the opportunity to place your banner in the tea break area.

Option D (Multiple Available)Session Sponsor. Your company will have exclusive rights to one session of your choice, and your company name will be listed with the session in the conference program.

Option EKeynote Sponsor. You as the sponsor will have naming rights into the keynote session prior and during the conference.

Other options The event coordinator will be pleased to consider alternative sponsorship options commensurate with a silver sponsorship.

Silver sponsorship includes the following sponsorship benefits: Complimentary registration One complimentary full-time registration, inclusive of all benefits.

During the Conference • At the Conference venue, prominent signage will acknowledge your sponsorship. • During the Conference, your company logo will be featured in the main meeting room at all breaks and before all

sessions showing your company as a silver sponsor. • Your company will be acknowledged during the opening of the Conference. • One complimentary display stand inclusive of trestle table and chair (one exhibition staff registration).

Conference materials • Your company logo with the caption Silver Sponsor will be included on all online Conference materials and the

Conference webpage www.promaco.com.au/events/MERGA. • 150-word company profile in the Conference e-Program.

To achieve early exposure for silver sponsors, a reply is required as soon as possible, along with full payment of $3,300.

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BronzeBRONZE SPONSOR $1100 (GST inclusive)

Option AName badges. Your company logo will be printed onto each name badge given to all delegates.

Option BConference note pads. Your company logo will be printed on all 20-page A4 note pads.

Option CConference pens. Your company logo will be printed on quality pens.

Option DConference evaluation form. You will be acknowledged as the evaluation survey sponsor that will be distributed after the conference.

Other OptionsThe event coordinator will be pleased to consider alternative sponsorship options commensurate with a bronze sponsorship.

Bronze sponsorship includes the following sponsorship benefits: During the Conference

• At the Conference venue, prominent signage will acknowledge your sponsorship. • During the Conference, your company logo will be featured in the main meeting room at all breaks and before all

sessions showing your company as a bronze sponsor. • Your company will be acknowledged during the opening of the Conference.

Conference materials • Your company logo with the caption Bronze Sponsor will be included on all online Conference material and the

Conference webpage www.promaco.com.au/events/MERGA. • 100-word company profile in the Conference e-Program.

To achieve early exposure for bronze sponsors, a reply is required as soon as possible, along with full payment of $1,100.

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Teachers’ Day Sponsorship Saturday 29th June

TEACHERS’ DAY $880 (GST inclusive)

Teachers’ Day sponsorship includes the following sponsorship benefits:

During the Conference • During Teachers’ Day, your company logo will be featured in the main meeting room at all breaks and before all

sessions showing your company as the Teachers’ Day sponsor. • Your company will be acknowledged during the opening of Teachers’ Day.

• *One complimentary display stand inclusive of trestle table and chair (one exhibition staff registration).

Conference materials • Your company logo with the caption Teachers’ Day Sponsor will be included on all online Conference material and

the Conference webpage www.promaco.com.au/events/MERGA.

To achieve early exposure for the teachers’ day sponsorship, a reply is required as soon as possible, along with full payment of $880.

*We will have limited spots for display stands. First come first serve basis will apply.

Program AdvertisingFULL PAGE ADVERT $330 (GST inclusive)

½ PAGE ADVERT $220 (GST inclusive)

¼ PAGE ADVERT $110 (GST inclusive)

All advertisements will be in colour and artwork to be supplied by sponsor.

Advertisement will need to be confirmed by 1st May 2019 and artwork to be supplied by 31st May 2019.

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Sponsorship PackageAll prices incl. GST and to be paid in AUD only. *For other options please contact Promaco Conventions.

Platinum .................. Option: ....$10,000

Gold ......................... Option: ....$5,500

Silver ........................ Option: ....$3,300

Bronze ..................... Option: ....$1,100

Teachers’ day ...................................$880

Full Page Advert ...............................$330

½ Page Advert .................................$220

¼ Page Advert .................................$110

Payment MethodSponsorship agreement and a tax invoice will be sent upon receipt of your application form. *Credit card payments incur a 3% surcharge.

Please send me a Tax Invoice to make payment. Cheque *Cheques made payable to: “Promaco Conventions”. *Credit Card VISA MasterCard

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EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)Bank: WestpacName of Account: MERGA19BSB: 036077 Account Number: 408260Swift Code: WPACAU2S

For further information please contact the MERGA Conference Secretariat Promaco Conventions:

Promaco ConventionsU9, Bateman Commercial Centre, 22 Parry Avenue, Bateman WA 6150Email: promaco@promaco.com.auTel: +61 (0) 8 9332 2900

Terms, Conditions and Cancellation PolicyPlease note to secure your booking at the MERGA Conference 2019 payment for your participation must be settled prior to the conference. Cancellations will only be accepted in writing, mailed or faxed and must be signed by the person whose signature appears on this form (or their nominee). Cancellations received prior to 3rd May 2019 will have payments returned less a $110 administration fee. Cancellations after that date will receive no refund and will be liable for payment of the balance should it not have been received by the cancellation date.

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